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Author: Brenda Johnson Brandt

Six Dragon wrestlers climbed to the top of the award stand and two others placed third in the Third Annual Larry Stroh Memorial Tournament Saturday, Dec. 12 in Holyoke.
“Larry would have been proud,” said coach Duane Stroh of his late brother who was...

Author: Chris Lee

Holyoke boys’ basketball added two more wins to their record this past weekend with victories over Brush and Akron, improving their record to 3-1.
Brush came to Holyoke Friday, Dec. 11 and the home crowd cheered the Dragons to a 66-57 win over the Beet...

Author: Darci Tomky

Holyoke Lady Dragons struggled in competition last weekend, losing to Brush 33-51 at home Friday, Dec. 11 and to Akron 28-46 on the road Saturday, Dec. 12.
Team members continue to fight through some poor shooting, said coach Arlan Scholl. “Twenty-five...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

HHS boys’ jayvee basketball team picked up two wins with victories over Brush and Akron.
Brush visited Holyoke Friday, Dec. 11 and the Dragons won 45-32. The next night the boys walked away with a convincing 61-34 win over Akron.
Holyoke JV 45, Brus...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

HHS Boys’ C basketball team fell to Brush 27-44 Friday, Dec. 11 at home.
The Dragons held a 17-13 lead at the break but could only find 10 points in the second half.
Phillip Beck led Dragon scoring with 15 points followed by Chris Bieber eight and Mat...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

In their second week of games this season, Holyoke girls’ jayvee basketball team fell to Brush Friday, Dec. 11 and to Akron Saturday, Dec. 12.
Holyoke JV 26, Brush 54
Hosting the Beetdiggers Friday, the JV team lost 26-54. Brush led in scoring in all ...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Traveling to Imperial Monday, Dec. 7, girls C team basketball found their first victory of the year, winning 31-28 over the Longhorns. The athletes suffered a tough 24-35 loss to Brush on their home court Friday, Dec. 11.
Holyoke C 31, Imperial 28
Outsc...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Holyoke fourth grader Kaitlyn Kent recently cut nine inches of her hair to donate to Locks of Love. As a Locks of Love veteran, the process was not new to the 9-year-old. She donated 13 inches just three years ago.
Kent said she has pretty much been let...

Author: Brenda Johnson Brandt

Participation dropped considerably, but Holyoke’s rescheduled Country Christmas went down in history Saturday, Dec. 12.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with youth of all ages at the chili and potato soup luncheon held at the Fire Hall, adding sparks of f...

Author: Brenda Johnson Brandt

Participation dropped considerably, but Holyoke’s rescheduled Country Christmas went down in history Saturday, Dec. 12.
Santa and Mrs. Claus visited with youth of all ages at the chili and potato soup luncheon held at the Fire Hall, adding sparks of f...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Churches in Holyoke and the surrounding area will celebrate the holiday season with special services.
Holyoke Assembly of God will have their regular Sunday service on Dec. 20, then at 3 p.m. they will be going caroling followed by a birthday party at 5 ...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

Snow delayed corn harvest this year, but it hasn’t completely shut everyone down.
Steve Young of Grainland Coop said harvest was about 95 percent complete as of Monday, Dec. 14.
Recent snowfall halted the final stages, but farmers were back in the fie...

Author: Holyoke Enterprise

The Northeast Colorado Health Department has opened up the H1N1 vaccine to all northeast Colorado residents.
“We have received enough of the H1N1 vaccine that we are now opening it up to anyone that would like to receive one,” said John Crosthwait, N...

Author: Chris Lee

Holyoke City Council members had a short agenda for the Tuesday, Dec. 1 meeting.
Council members decided to offer a vacation day as a door prize at the city employee and council Christmas party. It was also suggested a second day be offered. Ray Bailey s...

Author: Lori Pankonin, The Imperial Republican

Welcome to my world, Preslin Lorelle Lutz
What better way to anticipate celebration of the Christ child’s birth than to celebrate the REAL birth of Preslin Lorelle Lutz.
We met our precious third grandchild Friday afternoon when we took Austin, 6, and...

Author: Susan Pfaltzgraff

A different idea of fun
Last summer, my darling husband suggested that we take a day of rest and relaxation. That sounded so nice! I had visions of being a couch potato while letting the day pass slowly and quietly. But I must have momentarily forgotten ...

Author: Lee Pitts

Loco-vores
You aren’t going to believe this one. Or, perhaps you will when I tell you where the event took place. It seems that some folks out in San Francisco, Calif. have started eating dirt. Yes, now in addition to scheduling wine and olive tastings...

Author: Susan Wysocki and Susan Scanlan

It’s not surprising that women are confused about the recently changed recommendations for cancer screening and prevention.
New guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)—the leading medical group that provides hea...